Dr. Brandon Fisher
Dr. Brandon Fisher, a Florence, Alabama native and Bradshaw High School graduate, began his veterinary career right here working for Dr. Randall Smith at Smith Animal Hospital! Dr. Smith hired Dr. Fisher when he was only 17 years old as a kennel worker. He showed interest and dedication early on and eventually became a technician who assisted the clinic doctors with exams, treatments and surgeries.
From there, Dr. Fisher attended Mississippi State University where he received his Bachelor degree and his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2009. After receiving his DVM, Dr. Fisher became a veterinarian at Smith Animal Hospital until 2014 when he purchased the clinic from Dr. Smith. Dr Fisher is an active member of American Veterinary Medical Association, Alabama Veterinary Medical Association, and is the past president of the Colbert/Lauderdale Veterinary Medical Association.
Dr. Fisher enjoys working with patients of all kinds, including dogs, cats and some exotic pets as well. He has attended additional continuing education training in the fields of exotic veterinary medicine as well as orthopedic surgery. Dr. Fisher has also followed in the steps of Dr. Randall Smith by being one of two local veterinarians who has the privilege of caring for the University of North Alabama's mascots, the lions Leo III and Una. He and his wife, Dr. Jennifer Bell, have three children, three dogs and one cat. When Dr. Fisher is not at work, he spends time with his family, golfing, boating and enjoying sports.
Dr. Brandon Fisher, a Florence, Alabama native and Bradshaw High School graduate, began his veterinary career right here working for Dr. Randall Smith at Smith Animal Hospital! Dr. Smith hired Dr. Fisher when he was only 17 years old as a kennel worker. He showed interest and dedication early on and eventually became a technician who assisted the clinic doctors with exams, treatments and surgeries.
From there, Dr. Fisher attended Mississippi State University where he received his Bachelor degree and his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2009. After receiving his DVM, Dr. Fisher became a veterinarian at Smith Animal Hospital until 2014 when he purchased the clinic from Dr. Smith. Dr Fisher is an active member of American Veterinary Medical Association, Alabama Veterinary Medical Association, and is the past president of the Colbert/Lauderdale Veterinary Medical Association.
Dr. Fisher enjoys working with patients of all kinds, including dogs, cats and some exotic pets as well. He has attended additional continuing education training in the fields of exotic veterinary medicine as well as orthopedic surgery. Dr. Fisher has also followed in the steps of Dr. Randall Smith by being one of two local veterinarians who has the privilege of caring for the University of North Alabama's mascots, the lions Leo III and Una. He and his wife, Dr. Jennifer Bell, have three children, three dogs and one cat. When Dr. Fisher is not at work, he spends time with his family, golfing, boating and enjoying sports.
Dr. Jennifer Bell
Dr. Jennifer Bell grew up in the small town of Proctor, Arkansas. She attended high school in Memphis, Tennessee and after that headed to Mississippi State University where she studied Biochemistry. She was accepted into Mississippi State College of Veterinary Medicine where she met her husband, Dr. Brandon Fisher and earned her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2009. After graduation, she began working at Smith Animal Hospital where she continued to learn while working with Dr. Smith.
Dr. Bell is a current member of American Veterinary Medical Association, Alabama Veterinary Medical Association, and the Colbert/Lauderdale Veterinary Medical Association. As a veterinarian, Dr. Bell enjoys working with dogs, cats and their owners through education on preventative care and how to keep their pets happy and healthy. Her professional interests include wound management and echocardiography. Dr. Bell and her husband share their home with three dogs, one cat and a three children. In her spare time, Dr. Bell enjoys horseback riding, golfing and enjoying outdoor activities with her family.
Dr. Jennifer Bell grew up in the small town of Proctor, Arkansas. She attended high school in Memphis, Tennessee and after that headed to Mississippi State University where she studied Biochemistry. She was accepted into Mississippi State College of Veterinary Medicine where she met her husband, Dr. Brandon Fisher and earned her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2009. After graduation, she began working at Smith Animal Hospital where she continued to learn while working with Dr. Smith.
Dr. Bell is a current member of American Veterinary Medical Association, Alabama Veterinary Medical Association, and the Colbert/Lauderdale Veterinary Medical Association. As a veterinarian, Dr. Bell enjoys working with dogs, cats and their owners through education on preventative care and how to keep their pets happy and healthy. Her professional interests include wound management and echocardiography. Dr. Bell and her husband share their home with three dogs, one cat and a three children. In her spare time, Dr. Bell enjoys horseback riding, golfing and enjoying outdoor activities with her family.
Dr. Emerald Barrett
Dr. Emerald Barrett grew up in the small town of Noxapater, Mississippi. She attended Noxapater Attendance Center and is a 2010 graduate of the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science in Columbus, MS. She then attended Mississippi State University and received her Bachelor of Science degree in Animal and Dairy Science in 2014. She continued her education and received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from MSU’s College of Veterinary Medicine in 2018. Immediately after graduation, she began working at Fisher Animal Hospital where she continued to learn from Dr. Fisher and Dr. Bell.
Dr. Barrett is a current member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Alabama Veterinary Medical Association, and the Colbert/Lauderdale Veterinary Medical Association. As a veterinarian, Dr. Barrett enjoys working with dogs and cats and their owners to educate them about the benefits of preventative care. Her professional interests include ultrasonography and internal medicine. Dr. Barrett shares her home with her dogs Minnie Pearl and Koda she enjoys reading, riding horses, exercising, and spending time with family and friends.
Dr. Emerald Barrett grew up in the small town of Noxapater, Mississippi. She attended Noxapater Attendance Center and is a 2010 graduate of the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science in Columbus, MS. She then attended Mississippi State University and received her Bachelor of Science degree in Animal and Dairy Science in 2014. She continued her education and received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from MSU’s College of Veterinary Medicine in 2018. Immediately after graduation, she began working at Fisher Animal Hospital where she continued to learn from Dr. Fisher and Dr. Bell.
Dr. Barrett is a current member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Alabama Veterinary Medical Association, and the Colbert/Lauderdale Veterinary Medical Association. As a veterinarian, Dr. Barrett enjoys working with dogs and cats and their owners to educate them about the benefits of preventative care. Her professional interests include ultrasonography and internal medicine. Dr. Barrett shares her home with her dogs Minnie Pearl and Koda she enjoys reading, riding horses, exercising, and spending time with family and friends.
Dr. Summer Lathum
Dr. Summer Lathum grew up in Starkville, Mississippi. She is a class of 2000 graduate from South Panola High School. She attended Mississippi State University and received her Bachelor of Science degree in 2003. She continued her education and received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2007. Dr. Lathum has been practicing in Mississippi since graduation, working mainly in emergency medicine. She started relief work at Fisher Animal Hospital in December 2017.
Dr. Lathum is a current member of the American Veterinary Medical Association. As a veterinarian, Dr. Lathum , loves emergency medicine and felines. Dr. Lathum shares her home with her daughter Ellie, her shih tzu , Darby, and three cats, Minnie, Belle and Olive. She enjoys anything outdoors, cooking and painting.
Dr. Summer Lathum grew up in Starkville, Mississippi. She is a class of 2000 graduate from South Panola High School. She attended Mississippi State University and received her Bachelor of Science degree in 2003. She continued her education and received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2007. Dr. Lathum has been practicing in Mississippi since graduation, working mainly in emergency medicine. She started relief work at Fisher Animal Hospital in December 2017.
Dr. Lathum is a current member of the American Veterinary Medical Association. As a veterinarian, Dr. Lathum , loves emergency medicine and felines. Dr. Lathum shares her home with her daughter Ellie, her shih tzu , Darby, and three cats, Minnie, Belle and Olive. She enjoys anything outdoors, cooking and painting.
Anita Reaves - Business Manager
Anita Reaves originally from Muscle Shoals but has lived in Leighton since 1998. She has been employed at our animal hospital since 1996. She began working for Dr. J.R. Holladay in the kennel, became the business manager for Dr. Randall Smith in 2002 and continues to serve as the current business manager for Dr. Brandon Fisher. Anita has 3 cats, Chester, Heide, Zoey and one dog named Shatzie. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends and her fur babies when not working.
Anita Reaves originally from Muscle Shoals but has lived in Leighton since 1998. She has been employed at our animal hospital since 1996. She began working for Dr. J.R. Holladay in the kennel, became the business manager for Dr. Randall Smith in 2002 and continues to serve as the current business manager for Dr. Brandon Fisher. Anita has 3 cats, Chester, Heide, Zoey and one dog named Shatzie. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends and her fur babies when not working.
Kimberly Predmore - Receptionist
Kimberly Predmore is from Florence, Alabama and has been a receptionist at this clinic since 1983 when it was owned by Dr. Jim Holladay. One of Kimberly's favorite parts of her job is enjoying long lasting relationships with clients and their pets as they return year after year. She has been here for the first puppy visits and watched as patients grew up and turned into seniors, with their owners lovingly bringing them back for their annual visits. When she isn't answering phones and checking clients out at the front desk, she is working on keeping up her status as an active competitor in the NPC Bodybuilding. Kimberly can often be found in the gym or with her broccoli and asparagus as she prepares daily for competitions. We are proud of her accomplishments as the 2014, 2015, 2016 Alabama State Master's Bikini Champion and for her becoming a Nationally Qualified competitor!
Kimberly Predmore is from Florence, Alabama and has been a receptionist at this clinic since 1983 when it was owned by Dr. Jim Holladay. One of Kimberly's favorite parts of her job is enjoying long lasting relationships with clients and their pets as they return year after year. She has been here for the first puppy visits and watched as patients grew up and turned into seniors, with their owners lovingly bringing them back for their annual visits. When she isn't answering phones and checking clients out at the front desk, she is working on keeping up her status as an active competitor in the NPC Bodybuilding. Kimberly can often be found in the gym or with her broccoli and asparagus as she prepares daily for competitions. We are proud of her accomplishments as the 2014, 2015, 2016 Alabama State Master's Bikini Champion and for her becoming a Nationally Qualified competitor!
Sarah Knight - Receptionist
Sarah Knight is originally from Ohio and moved to Alabama from the Dominican Republic where she did volunteer work. Before moving to the Dominican Republic, Sarah worked at an animal clinic for 7 years as a receptionist. Sarah really enjoys helping people and animals alike. She has three cats named Luna, Lilly and Mya. In her free time, she enjoys community service, swimming, walking and spending time with her family and brand new Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppy Lacie.
Sarah Knight is originally from Ohio and moved to Alabama from the Dominican Republic where she did volunteer work. Before moving to the Dominican Republic, Sarah worked at an animal clinic for 7 years as a receptionist. Sarah really enjoys helping people and animals alike. She has three cats named Luna, Lilly and Mya. In her free time, she enjoys community service, swimming, walking and spending time with her family and brand new Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppy Lacie.
Taylor Barnes - Receptionist
Taylor is from Muscle Shoals but has been in Florence since 2011. She graduated with her Associate's degree in Office Administration in May of 2018 and started working here at Fisher Animal Hospital in June of 2018. She has two dogs named Garbanzo and Azuki, two hairless cats named Pashka and Beerus the Destroyer, and a bearded dragon named Kiwi. When she is at work you can catch her at the front desk answering phones greeting clients and occasionally bust out a dance move. When she isn't working she enjoys watching Netflix, reading suspense novels, and being out in the sunshine.
Taylor is from Muscle Shoals but has been in Florence since 2011. She graduated with her Associate's degree in Office Administration in May of 2018 and started working here at Fisher Animal Hospital in June of 2018. She has two dogs named Garbanzo and Azuki, two hairless cats named Pashka and Beerus the Destroyer, and a bearded dragon named Kiwi. When she is at work you can catch her at the front desk answering phones greeting clients and occasionally bust out a dance move. When she isn't working she enjoys watching Netflix, reading suspense novels, and being out in the sunshine.
April Kawalec - Veterinary Assistant
April Kawalec came to us as an assistant in October of 2015 and we could not be more pleased! She has many years of experience in both veterinary clinics and rescue associations. Born in Germany, then later moving to Louisiana and Florida, she finally landed in the Shoals area in 2010. She has worked for the Orlando Humane Society and has over eight years of experience in small animal clinics in both Idaho and Alabama. She enjoys hands on work here at Fisher Animal Hospital especially assisting and monitoring surgery and performing dental cleanings. If you are bringing in an exotic species pet, you are likely to find April assisting with your pet!
April Kawalec came to us as an assistant in October of 2015 and we could not be more pleased! She has many years of experience in both veterinary clinics and rescue associations. Born in Germany, then later moving to Louisiana and Florida, she finally landed in the Shoals area in 2010. She has worked for the Orlando Humane Society and has over eight years of experience in small animal clinics in both Idaho and Alabama. She enjoys hands on work here at Fisher Animal Hospital especially assisting and monitoring surgery and performing dental cleanings. If you are bringing in an exotic species pet, you are likely to find April assisting with your pet!
Amber Caldwell - Veterinary Assistant
Amber Caldwell began working as an assistant in our clinic in 2009. Although she moved to Texas and worked in a large veterinary practice there for about two years, we were excited to welcome her back to Fisher Animal Hospital spring of 2016. She is currently studying and training to earn her Veterinary Technician Certification. As a veterinary assistant, Amber finds great satisfaction in learning more about medicine, in particular how our veterinarians determine diagnoses and form treatment plans for sick patients. When she is not working or studying, Amber enjoys horses, her dogs and cats and reading mysteries. She also enjoys spending time with her two children. If your pet happens to be a pug, Amber will likely volunteer to help with your pet's veterinary visit!
Amber Caldwell began working as an assistant in our clinic in 2009. Although she moved to Texas and worked in a large veterinary practice there for about two years, we were excited to welcome her back to Fisher Animal Hospital spring of 2016. She is currently studying and training to earn her Veterinary Technician Certification. As a veterinary assistant, Amber finds great satisfaction in learning more about medicine, in particular how our veterinarians determine diagnoses and form treatment plans for sick patients. When she is not working or studying, Amber enjoys horses, her dogs and cats and reading mysteries. She also enjoys spending time with her two children. If your pet happens to be a pug, Amber will likely volunteer to help with your pet's veterinary visit!
Hope Johnson - Veterinary Assistant
Hope Johnson is originally from Cherokee Alabama but has lived in Florence for since 2011. Hope graduated from UNA with a bachelor's degree in biology. Hope has one dog named Booker. She is also the adoptive mother of Pickles the squirrel. Hope loves all kinds of animals and enjoys getting to interact with them at Fisher Animal Hospital.
Hope Johnson is originally from Cherokee Alabama but has lived in Florence for since 2011. Hope graduated from UNA with a bachelor's degree in biology. Hope has one dog named Booker. She is also the adoptive mother of Pickles the squirrel. Hope loves all kinds of animals and enjoys getting to interact with them at Fisher Animal Hospital.
Jill Holland - LVT
Jill joined Fisher Animal Hospital in November 2019, but began working in the veterinary industry in 2014. She earned an associate degree in business administration in 2009 before later attending Jefferson State Community College and earning an associate degree in veterinary technology in 2015. At work, she most enjoys assisting with surgeries and providing nursing care to hospitalized patients. Jill shares her home with 5 dogs, 2 cats and 1 human.
Jill joined Fisher Animal Hospital in November 2019, but began working in the veterinary industry in 2014. She earned an associate degree in business administration in 2009 before later attending Jefferson State Community College and earning an associate degree in veterinary technology in 2015. At work, she most enjoys assisting with surgeries and providing nursing care to hospitalized patients. Jill shares her home with 5 dogs, 2 cats and 1 human.
Celia Burgess - Kennel Assistant
Celia is a Florence, AL native who has worked with us at Fisher Animal Hospital since November of 2017. She enjoys attending to the needs of our boarding pets as well as hospital patients. She spends the time outside of work with her two dogs, Bama and Phinneas. Celia was excited to begin working at FAH because of her love of animals and interest in completing her education in biology and zoology.
Celia is a Florence, AL native who has worked with us at Fisher Animal Hospital since November of 2017. She enjoys attending to the needs of our boarding pets as well as hospital patients. She spends the time outside of work with her two dogs, Bama and Phinneas. Celia was excited to begin working at FAH because of her love of animals and interest in completing her education in biology and zoology.
David Cheney - Kennel Assistant
David is from Washington State and moved to Alabama recently to live closer to family. He started working at Fisher Animal Hospital in October 2017. David enjoys working with the dogs and cats in the kennel and does everything he can to make boarding guests comfortable during their stays. He cares for boarding pets as well as the clinic's day patients.
David is from Washington State and moved to Alabama recently to live closer to family. He started working at Fisher Animal Hospital in October 2017. David enjoys working with the dogs and cats in the kennel and does everything he can to make boarding guests comfortable during their stays. He cares for boarding pets as well as the clinic's day patients.
Holden Allen - Veterinarian Assistant
Holden is originally from Orange County, Florida and moved to Alabama in 2006. He started working at Fisher Animal Hospital in July 2018 as a Kennel Assistant. He is currently furthering his education to become a Veterinarian Technician. He has 12 cats, a banana ball python, 6 sugar gliders, and one child. When he is not working, he enjoys spending time with his son, hunting for shiny Pokemon and playing Magic the Gathering.
Holden is originally from Orange County, Florida and moved to Alabama in 2006. He started working at Fisher Animal Hospital in July 2018 as a Kennel Assistant. He is currently furthering his education to become a Veterinarian Technician. He has 12 cats, a banana ball python, 6 sugar gliders, and one child. When he is not working, he enjoys spending time with his son, hunting for shiny Pokemon and playing Magic the Gathering.
Rochelle Lacy - Veterinarian Assistant/Kennel Assistant
Rochelle is aspiring to be a veterinarian, however, she is currently continuing her education to become a veterinarian technician. She has loved animals for as long as she can remember, and she can honestly say that caring for them is her passion. She has quite the family of her own, including a Great Dane, two black labrador mixes, and one very fat and very happy cat.
Rochelle is aspiring to be a veterinarian, however, she is currently continuing her education to become a veterinarian technician. She has loved animals for as long as she can remember, and she can honestly say that caring for them is her passion. She has quite the family of her own, including a Great Dane, two black labrador mixes, and one very fat and very happy cat.
Anne Marie Murphy - Veterinarian Assistant/Kennel Assistant
Anne Marie a Florence, Alabama native and Florence High School graduate began working for Fisher Animal Hospital in August of 2019. She graduated from the University of Alabama with a bachelors degree in biology. She specialized in ecology and animal behavior. She aspires to become a veterinarian , but it currently continuing her education to become a licensed veterinarian technician. She loves working closely with all patients and their owners. She is a dog mom to three special girls, Nora, Penny and Betty. Anne Marie and her husband are allowed to live in the house of her adopted cat Fern. They all enjoy gardening and making a mess.
Anne Marie a Florence, Alabama native and Florence High School graduate began working for Fisher Animal Hospital in August of 2019. She graduated from the University of Alabama with a bachelors degree in biology. She specialized in ecology and animal behavior. She aspires to become a veterinarian , but it currently continuing her education to become a licensed veterinarian technician. She loves working closely with all patients and their owners. She is a dog mom to three special girls, Nora, Penny and Betty. Anne Marie and her husband are allowed to live in the house of her adopted cat Fern. They all enjoy gardening and making a mess.
